Principal Security Design Engineer

Principal Security Design Engineer at Arm

Arm's Solutions Engineering SoC Security Team is seeking creative and enthusiastic SoC Design Engineers.

Our Arm Solutions Engineering SoC Security Team is seeking creative and enthusiastic SoC Design Engineers to join our diverse and highly-skilled team. We have exciting opportunities for innovative Designers with demonstrated expertise in Security Design including Cryptography, Key Management, Embedded Microprocessor Systems, Hardware Root of Trust, and Secure Boot. You will contribute to the specification, design, verification, and productization of Security IP spanning a diverse portfolio of market solutions.

As a creative Security and Embedded Processor Design Engineer, you will be part of the team that defines and realizes the Hardware Security IP and Subsystem. You will develop design specifications, design hardware IP, partner with verification to build test plans, support debug, and achieve functional, power, and performance sign off. Key responsibilities include writing micro-architecture specifications, developing RTL, fixing bugs, running design exploration and structural checks, and contributing to design methodologies.

You will guide and support team members and balance project management activities.

• Solid understanding of digital hardware design EDA methodologies and Verilog HDL.
• Design and verification experience in Security Hardware, Embedded Processor Systems, Applied Cryptography, Secure Boot, and Key Management.
• Experience in complex SoC architecture and development including multi-clock domain designs, AXI/AHB protocols, multi-power domains, and reset architectures.
• Experience with Perl, Python, Tcl, or other scripting languages.
• Experience with ARM-based designs and/or ARM System Architectures.
• Experience with System Verilog and verification methodologies – UVM/OVM/e.
• Synthesis and timing analysis.
• Static design checks, including CDC, RDC, X-Propagation, Linting.
• Power management techniques.

We value creativity, teamwork, and impact. Our culture emphasizes partner focus, customer anticipation, collaboration, innovation, ownership, and inclusion.

$185,500–$250,900 per year

We provide accommodations during recruitment. Contact  for adjustments.

Arm’s hybrid working model supports high performance and well-being. Flexibility depends on role and local regulations.

Arm is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology